Just when you thought things couldn't get tougher-the LEGAL issues are coming into play...and will be around for a while. Curt Varone, Fire Service Attorney & Veteran Fire Chief, took some time this afternoon to talk about these issues-some issues that you may have not even … [Read more...]
THE IAFC IS ASKING FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE: This is a critical survey that is being used to evaluate the impacts of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the fire and EMS agencies. This data will help evaluate the resources being impacted (and needed ASAP) by this event - FIREFIGHTER & EMS … [Read more...]
Take just 2 minutes and watch this video from Battalion Chief Jim Brinkley, (Ret). Prior to his position at the IAFF Jim served for more than 21 years with the Prince George’s County (MD) Fire/EMS Department and 14 years on his local IAFF Local 1619 Executive Board. Watch The … [Read more...]
Thanks to everyone who participated in today's webinar. Due to overwhelming demand and technological limitations, some registrants were unable to connect to the live event. The IAFC apologizes for the inconvenience. The link to view the webinar is below to watch at your … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that a Firefighter was killed in the Line of Duty today (Saturday) in a gas explosion in the basement of an apartment building in the area of Lienen (district of Steinfurt) Germany. The explosion had trapped the Firefighter under the rubble and as of this … [Read more...]
In February 2020, Chief Gary Ludwig, IAFC President will launch his initiative, If You Don't Feel Well, Don't Make it Your Farewell, which focuses on reducing the number of firefighter cardiac deaths. A significant component of this campaign is to hear directly from those who … [Read more...]
By Murry Lee, WJHL: Four first responders were taken to a local hospital as a precaution in today’s fire at the Holliston Mills plant in Hawkins County, according to EMA Director Jamie Miller. Miller says all emergency units have cleared the scene and a contractor has been … [Read more...]
We regret to pass on that 3 Italian firefighters were killed, and 3 others critically injured in the Line of Duty early this morning in a building explosion that appears to have been deliberate, in the Alexandria area of Piedmont. The Piedmont region boarders France & Switzerland … [Read more...]
The six Firefighters most seriously injured in Monday's explosion in Farmington are being treated at hospitals in Portland and Boston. As you know, Capt. Michael Bell, a 30-year veteran of the Farmington Fire Department was killed in the Line of Duty due to the explosion. The … [Read more...]
Heated bull semen launched dangerous projectiles in every direction during an early morning inferno that caused firefighters to take cover at an Australian cattle-breeding facility Tuesday. The liquid inside the cylinders was rapidly expanding and essentially the lids of the … [Read more...]
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